Clubhouse Lake - Offered June 13th and July 25th
Clubhouse Lake & Campground
Clubhouse Lake sits in the heart of the Chippewa National forest, with a gorgeous 47 site campground AND a great day use area, all surrounded by stately pine trees. It provides fantastic paddling as it meanders through small lakes and rivers in the area which was part of the Rice River canoe route. Join us on this guided tour. We should enjoy seeing lots of water loving critters such as loons, turtles and fish, swimming in the clear waters.
The Details - 9:30am to 4:30pm
Your adventure starts at the shop, where you'll catch a ride up to the lake. We will then hop into kayaks, paddle over to the campground for lunch, then paddle off to explore the river/lake route. At around 3:30 we will load up and head back to the shop.
Price - $75 per Person
Limit 8 people! Includes gear and lunch.
(For tandem kayaks or young riders please call to book)
Gunn Lake Chain - Offered June 20th and August 9th
Gunn Lake Chain
Gunn Lake chain is a small chain of lakes that run between the Chippewa National Forest and the George Washington State Forest. If you’re looking to get away to the Northwoods and enjoy a series of quiet, scenic lakes, come join us on this guided paddle.
The Details - 9:30am to 4:30pm
You'll start this adventure at the shop where we'll hop a ride up to the lake. We will paddle to a private picnic area and have lunch around the campfire and then continue our tour and end up back at the shop around 4:30pm.
Joyce Estates - Offered June 27th, July 18th and an SUP only, August 2nd
Joyce Estate Lakes Trip
Imagine an isolated 4,500 acre private resort with 40 buildings including its own golf course, private telephone line and airplane hanger built in the1920’s! Fast forward almost a hundred years to what is now a semi primitive wilderness area managed by the Chippewa National Forest and eligible for the National Register of Historic Places. Come join us as we paddle through beautiful blue waters to this hidden gem.
The Details - 9:30am to 4:30pm
You'll start this adventure at the shop where we'll hop a ride up to the lake. We'll start on Wabana lake and paddle through Little Trout into Trout where we will then land at Joyce Estate for lunch and a mini tour. We will then paddle back the way we came and end up back at the shop around 4:30.
LaRue Pit - July 11th
LaRue Pit - Nashwauk
Lumber first attracted men to the area, iron ore made them stay. Nashwauk was the first mining town in Itasca County.
The LaRue Mining Company opened the LaRue mine in 1903. This mine was first an underground, then an open pit. It is now called the LaRue Pit , located just north of Nashwauk, it is a 51 acre lake approximately 200 feet deep. It offers some gorgeous kayaking with its blue water, steep red cliffs and rich history.
The Details - 9:30am to 4:30pm
This interesting, relaxing trip starts at the shop where we will take a ride to Nashwauk. We will then explore the pit, have lunch and if you are so inclined take a swim in the cool waters. We will then load up around 3:30 and head back to the shop.
Saturdays - June 15th thru August 10th
Saturday's Mississippi River Trip
A slow moving section of the Mississippi River that flows through parks, open fields and forests. You never know what the next bend might bring.
The Details - 9:30am to 2:00pm
Start this trip with a quick shuttle (leaving at 9:45am) to down town Grand Rapids. We'll drop you at Steamboat landing where you will then paddle down river until you reach the Blackberry landing, about 8 river miles from where you started. We will be there to pick you up and shuttle you back to Paddle Hoppers. Paddling time approximately 3 hours.
Price - $45 per Person
Limit 8 People! If interested in Standup Paddle Boarding instead of Kayaking - Call!